The House Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Resources has launched its inquiry into Food & Beverage Manufacturing in Australia. Submissions close on Wednesday, 1 May.
The committee chair is Victorian Labor MP, Rob Mitchell. Members are:
- Michelle Landry, LNP, Queensland
- Alison Byrnes, ALP, New South Wales
- Zaneta Mascarenhas, ALP, Western Australia
- Henry Pike, LNP, Queensland
- Dan Repacholi, ALP, New South Wales
- Maria Vamvakinou, ALP, Victoria
- Rick Wilson, Liberal Party, Western Australia
Terms of reference
The inquiry will look at opportunities for expanding innovation and value-adding in the food and beverage manufacturing industry in Australia, with regard to:
- Innovation trends and new technologies, both locally and internationally;
- ways to support new and emerging products and industries, including premium and niche products, new proteins and Indigenous foods;
- opportunities across both domestic and export markets for Australian manufactured products, including shifting consumer trends;
- approaches to circular economy, waste reduction and decarbonising, including packaging and food waste;
- how the research sector can help to grow this ecosystem;
- future workforce and skills needs; and
- mechanisms for the Australian government to support further innovation and sustainable growth in the sector.
Submissions close on Wednesday, 1 May.
